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Switching From Tech to Finance: Career Paths Explained with Sara Ruozzo (UBS)

2025/5/28
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Sara Rozzo: 我在进入瑞银之前，曾在微软和特斯拉实习过，现在在瑞银从事可持续投资，重点关注基础设施股权。好奇心、自我意识和成长型思维可以让你在金融领域拥抱你的 STEM 背景。我认为我的经验对于那些来自非金融背景，尤其是 STEM 学科的学生和年轻职场人士来说，会非常有趣。我是四个孩子中的老大，这对我的人生产生了很大的影响，也影响了我的职业生涯。作为老大，你需要满足父母的期望，去探索和了解自己，因为没有人能给你指路。我总是尝试超越我已知和经历过的事物。我选择了工程学，因为它能弥补我在数学方面的不足。工业工程是一个很好的选择，因为它能将工程技术与管理技能结合起来。我想通过引导资金来更快地产生影响。我在瑞银的可持续投资部门工作，专注于基础设施股权。

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Sara Ruozzo's career journey is anything but typical. Starting with classical studies, she transitioned to engineering, then gained valuable experience at Microsoft and Tesla before landing in sustainable investments at UBS. Her story highlights the importance of curiosity, self-awareness, and a growth mindset in navigating career pivots.
  • Sara's background in classical studies, engineering, and tech internships.
  • Her transition to sustainable investments at UBS.
  • The importance of curiosity, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.

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In this episode, Anthony speaks with Sara Ruozzo, whose journey from classical studies in Milan to internships at Microsoft and Tesla, and now working in sustainable investments at UBS, is a masterclass in career pivoting with purpose.

If you're a student from a non-finance background or early in your career, wondering how to break into finance (and feel like everyone else already knows the playbook), this one's for you.

Sara discusses the real value of a STEM background in the finance industry and why saying yes to new experiences (even when you're unsure) can be the fastest route to finding your edge.

Expect jargon-free advice, practical tips on self-teaching, the value of rotations and graduate schemes, and how to build a story that makes employers sit up and listen.

(00:00) Introduction and Background

(03:01) Career Pivots and Decision-Making Process

(05:49) Transitioning into Finance

(08:23) Building Confidence and Self-Awareness

(11:58) Knowledge Gaps and Learning Strategies

(14:53) Soft Skills and Growth Mindset

(19:10) Practical Steps to Upskilling

(26:24) The Power of Networking

(27:28) Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Finance

(31:51) Leveraging a STEM Background in Finance

(36:36) The Value of Cultural Experiences

(43:55) Articulating Your Career Journey

(46:56) Practical Tips for STEM Students in Finance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy) for more information.